I think we have just found our go-to coffee roastery when in Idyllwild. Good to know. This great little coffee spot is situated in a cluster of rustic cabin, one-of-a-kind stores just a few blocks outside of the little downtown. It's tiny inside, possibly big enough to accommodate 5 patrons, with boho cute ambiance. It appears to be a popular local hang out even though there are other coffee houses in town. Not much in the way of indoor seating, you can sit outdoors under the pines and slurp your hot brew as noisily as you wish. There was only one barista on duty, but that's about all you can squeeze behind the counter anyway.I was desperately in need of a pick-me-up, a caffeine jolt, and so I started with a freshly brewed cup of their drip coffee. What I chose was a medium roast, because he informed me they had no dark roast. I believe it was a Guatamalan bean (I can not be sure). I suffered a slight bit of culture shock as he rang up $7 (small), mostly because I rarely buy coffee by the cup anymore (I choose to buy my own beans and grind and brew my own). Medium roast is not my usual preference, and this particular one I found a bit too acidic, floral, and thin. But I had also intended to buy coffee grounds to brew each morning in our lodge room for the next 3 days. So after eyeing their available bags of roasted beans on their shelf, I asked the barista, which was the most popular of their coffees? Ah! One they had just finished roasting, still unbagged in the back. The Rustic Cabin blend, he replied. So, on impulse, I bought it, untried. He ground the beans for me, and I happily went on my way. Such a delicious aroma, I was beginning to understand why it was the peoples' choice! And the resulting brew turned out to be incredibly perfect. That lovely 12 oz bag lasted me for at least a month after. And I saved the bag, lest we forget! I now have one more reason to look forward to another Idyllwild visit.
Ilan F.
one of the best coffee shops i've ever had. their cold brew was out of this world. Plus the workers are so knowledgeable and friendly.
Abraham Lee
Great atmosphere friendly staff good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martun Davoyan
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vidal A.
Truly amazing coffee! First time Ive tried 4 roasts and all were great! Cafe has a cozy, warm feel. Barista was very friendly and informative. Must try!
Pam L
Ronnie made a delicious pour over for me. He is knowledgeable and engaging, sharing g his expertise in roasting coffee.
Jen N.
I was excited to try this spot, as I love that they seem to be really focused on good coffee and preparing it in the best way. They only do pour overs or cold brew - no espresso/latte type stuff. They also sell bags of coffee as well.The man working was very welcoming and friendly. It does take some time to get your coffee, but that's the nature of a pour over. They had many different options from light up to dark roasts from many different countries. I do wish the menu had a little more description, but they are happy to answer questions. I got a Vietnamese medium roast, which was very good.I will definitely be back when in Idyllwild. I love that there is an option like this in a small town.
Debra Hults
If you’re a coffee lover like me…You will love this place. The coffee is truly exceptional ☺️ And the service is even more exceptional ☺️ Visit Black Mountain ☺️
Awepothecary
Family owned with a love for good coffee and hand roasting! Could not ask for more. Thank you for the hospitality.
Charlotte Roberts
Delicious coffee, delightful service (thanks for the laughs, Bean!), and nice sustainability touches like organic milk and reusable aluminum cups. 10/10 recommend!
Great coffee shop while visiting Idyllwild! The owners are so kind and genuine! They let us try samples of their cold brew and iced tea! Everything was so fresh and refreshing! They even serve their iced drinks in a reusable cup that makes for a great camping cup!
Mick C.
Dropped in after a backpacking trip to grab a cup for the drive home..Good - pour over coffee ($7 a cup) is very delicious, HH & oat milk avail. The bulk beans smelled great too (12 oz $22). After we left I wish I'd bought a bag of beans to take home, as that's about the going rate for high end small cafe beans in So Cal and they smelled excellent. The space is quaint and pretty, nice patio seating outside with padded chairs, restroom Bad - $7 for a cup of coffee is absurd. Good coffee, but still absurd. Youngish dude who helped us (who Jules from Pulp Fiction might refer to as Flock of Seagulls) was overbearing and smug. Really uncomfortable interaction. We tried our best to be polite and patient, and bail ASAP.
Paul Wilson
Menu says $5 then I was charged $7 for a cup of coffee. Outrageous price never coming back.
callie s
Excellent local roaster. Best coffee on the hill.
brownellp
We went in on Saturday afternoon and my husband was looking to do a tasting but they were busy and couldn’t accommodate… understandable. They said to try back Sunday that it’s usually slower. We went in the morning around 9:30 Sunday morning, my husband was looking to purchase a few bags of coffee and wanting to do a tasting first to decide ( paid tasting) the girl working said you had to book the tasting online… we were not told this the day before and the place was literally empty she was sitting on the customer side of the bar doing nothing when we arrived. We asked if it was possible to still do one since he wanted to purchase bags and it was empty and she said like it was the biggest imposition that we would both have to do it… I personally hate coffee so did not want to purchase a tasting myself. So she sent us on our way without offering any suggestions or compromise. We went to pure coffee house around the corner and the service was excellent.
I think we have just found our go-to coffee roastery when in Idyllwild. Good to know. This great little coffee spot is situated in a cluster of rustic cabin, one-of-a-kind stores just a few blocks outside of the little downtown. It's tiny inside, possibly big enough to accommodate 5 patrons, with boho cute ambiance. It appears to be a popular local hang out even though there are other coffee houses in town. Not much in the way of indoor seating, you can sit outdoors under the pines and slurp your hot brew as noisily as you wish. There was only one barista on duty, but that's about all you can squeeze behind the counter anyway.I was desperately in need of a pick-me-up, a caffeine jolt, and so I started with a freshly brewed cup of their drip coffee. What I chose was a medium roast, because he informed me they had no dark roast. I believe it was a Guatamalan bean (I can not be sure). I suffered a slight bit of culture shock as he rang up $7 (small), mostly because I rarely buy coffee by the cup anymore (I choose to buy my own beans and grind and brew my own). Medium roast is not my usual preference, and this particular one I found a bit too acidic, floral, and thin. But I had also intended to buy coffee grounds to brew each morning in our lodge room for the next 3 days. So after eyeing their available bags of roasted beans on their shelf, I asked the barista, which was the most popular of their coffees? Ah! One they had just finished roasting, still unbagged in the back. The Rustic Cabin blend, he replied. So, on impulse, I bought it, untried. He ground the beans for me, and I happily went on my way. Such a delicious aroma, I was beginning to understand why it was the peoples' choice! And the resulting brew turned out to be incredibly perfect. That lovely 12 oz bag lasted me for at least a month after. And I saved the bag, lest we forget! I now have one more reason to look forward to another Idyllwild visit.
one of the best coffee shops i've ever had. their cold brew was out of this world. Plus the workers are so knowledgeable and friendly.
Great atmosphere friendly staff good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly amazing coffee! First time Ive tried 4 roasts and all were great! Cafe has a cozy, warm feel. Barista was very friendly and informative. Must try!
Ronnie made a delicious pour over for me. He is knowledgeable and engaging, sharing g his expertise in roasting coffee.
I was excited to try this spot, as I love that they seem to be really focused on good coffee and preparing it in the best way. They only do pour overs or cold brew - no espresso/latte type stuff. They also sell bags of coffee as well.The man working was very welcoming and friendly. It does take some time to get your coffee, but that's the nature of a pour over. They had many different options from light up to dark roasts from many different countries. I do wish the menu had a little more description, but they are happy to answer questions. I got a Vietnamese medium roast, which was very good.I will definitely be back when in Idyllwild. I love that there is an option like this in a small town.
If you’re a coffee lover like me…You will love this place. The coffee is truly exceptional ☺️ And the service is even more exceptional ☺️ Visit Black Mountain ☺️
Family owned with a love for good coffee and hand roasting! Could not ask for more. Thank you for the hospitality.
Delicious coffee, delightful service (thanks for the laughs, Bean!), and nice sustainability touches like organic milk and reusable aluminum cups. 10/10 recommend!
Restaurantji Recommends
Great coffee shop while visiting Idyllwild! The owners are so kind and genuine! They let us try samples of their cold brew and iced tea! Everything was so fresh and refreshing! They even serve their iced drinks in a reusable cup that makes for a great camping cup!
Dropped in after a backpacking trip to grab a cup for the drive home..Good - pour over coffee ($7 a cup) is very delicious, HH & oat milk avail. The bulk beans smelled great too (12 oz $22). After we left I wish I'd bought a bag of beans to take home, as that's about the going rate for high end small cafe beans in So Cal and they smelled excellent. The space is quaint and pretty, nice patio seating outside with padded chairs, restroom Bad - $7 for a cup of coffee is absurd. Good coffee, but still absurd. Youngish dude who helped us (who Jules from Pulp Fiction might refer to as Flock of Seagulls) was overbearing and smug. Really uncomfortable interaction. We tried our best to be polite and patient, and bail ASAP.
Menu says $5 then I was charged $7 for a cup of coffee. Outrageous price never coming back.
Excellent local roaster. Best coffee on the hill.
We went in on Saturday afternoon and my husband was looking to do a tasting but they were busy and couldn’t accommodate… understandable. They said to try back Sunday that it’s usually slower. We went in the morning around 9:30 Sunday morning, my husband was looking to purchase a few bags of coffee and wanting to do a tasting first to decide ( paid tasting) the girl working said you had to book the tasting online… we were not told this the day before and the place was literally empty she was sitting on the customer side of the bar doing nothing when we arrived. We asked if it was possible to still do one since he wanted to purchase bags and it was empty and she said like it was the biggest imposition that we would both have to do it… I personally hate coffee so did not want to purchase a tasting myself. So she sent us on our way without offering any suggestions or compromise. We went to pure coffee house around the corner and the service was excellent.